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Modelling Suitable Sites for Solar Harvesting in Rural Areas of Kenya: a Case Study of Kibwezi East and West Sub Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Project implementors in the photovoltaic (PV) solar farm space have long relied on very little analysis as regards site selection. This in part has been attributed to the fact that small scale solar farm projects requiring ... -
Factors Associated With Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Selected Facilities in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background The uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine is instrumental in the fight and control of COVID-19 in the world. Nevertheless, vaccination hesitancy is a major concern that dents these efforts and limits the ... -
The Economic Outcome of Antimicrobial Stewardship in a Hospital Setting: the Case of Gertrude’s Childrens’ Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has strongly advocated for the planning and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs in a bid to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The World ... -
Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Hiv Positive Children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: HIV-AIDS is the sixth highest cause of mortality in the world and the leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2018, there were 1.3 million people living with HIV in Kenya, with an incidence rate of ... -
Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes Using Host Resistance, Organic Amendments and Biocontrol Agents in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, potato cyst nematodes species (Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are characterized by their invasive nature, efficient adaptability in most environments, and vast spread in potato fields. Given the ... -
Factors Affecting Haematological Parameters Before and After Introduction of Dolutegravir in Hiv-infected Children at Getrudes Childrens Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Haematological abnormalities frequently occur in HIV-infected individuals and are independent risk factors for mortality. Haematological abnormalities are a result of HIV infection and adverse drug reactions from antiretroviral ... -
Effectiveness of the Cooperative Tribunal in Access to Justice and Resolution of Disputes in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study seeks to critically analyze the role played by the Cooperative tribunal in resolving cooperative societies ‘disputes and access to justice in Kenya as a case study. It aims to bring out the part of specialized ... -
Genotypic Characterization of Hypervirulent Enterobacterales Isolates From Intensive Care Unit Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Intensive care units (ICUs) are hotspots for antibiotic resistance emergence, propagated by misuse and overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, including potentially ... -
Hiv Viral Non-suppression Trends in Siaya County: 2015-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Siaya County in Kenya remains among the top five counties with the leading burden of HIV/AIDS. Understanding trends and predictors of unsuppressed viral load can help manage transmission and reduce associated ... -
Foreign Investments’ Entry Requirements in South Sudan: Making the Case for Legal Reforms to Guarantee Environmental Protection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Transferring both intangible and tangible assets for commercial use from the investor's country of residence, with the investor's home-based controlling profits and assets. These investment activities violate aspects of ... -
Effect of Employee Engagement on Job Performance Among Nurses at Ami Expeditionary in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study embarked on exploration of the relationship between employee engagement and job performance within the healthcare sector, spotlighting AMI Expeditionary Healthcare in Kenya. The necessitation of this research ... -
Countering Cybercrime in Kenya: Our Shared Responsibility
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This thesis evaluates the efficacy of multistakeholderism in combating cybercrime in Kenya. Using a best practice approach, it explores the adequacy of the regulatory framework for multistakeholderism in countering cybercrime ... -
Project Management Practices and Performance of Smallholder Horticultural Empowerment Projects: a Case of Japan International Corporation Agency Projects in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed to demonstrate how project management techniques influence the effectiveness of smallholder agricultural empowerment initiatives in Kenya. The objectives that guided the study were; examining the impact ... -
Effect of Financial Liberalization on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Financial market reforms aim to improve the financial system of a country. These reforms should, in particular, include policies that should induce higher stock market returns. Most of the relevant literature has proposed ... -
Effects of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Insurance Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Financial performance is paramount for the success of any profit oriented organization. The good financial performance or lack thereof in any organization reflects how effectively and efficiently management is using a ... -
Level of Automation and Performance of Hospitals in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main objective of the study was to analyze the effect of level of automation on the performance of hospitals in Nairobi City County. The specific objectives of the study were to find out the level of automation of ... -
Examining the Nature of Sports Betting Among Motorcycle Riders: a Case of Motorcycle Riders Community in Umoja Estate, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sports is a widespread activity among the youth with most of them being at high risk of developing betting-related problems. Globally, between 39% and 92% of young people have participated in sport betting at least once ... -
Effect of Financial Risk on Environmental Sustainability Accounting Disclosure Among Investment Management Firms in Kenya
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Participatory Communication and Sedentary Livestock Keeping in Wajir County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study was undertaken to establish the role of participatory communication in influencing the uptake of sedentary livestock keeping in Wajir County. The objectives of the study were to examine the role of participatory ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Performance of Drugs for Neglected Disease Initiative, Africa Regional Office, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Intense competition faces the current global market. The proliferation of NGO organizations in the recent past has placed these organizations in a competitive edge in terms of funding opportunities. The decline in performance ...
